Dricus Du Plessis certainly has a knack for making his opponents emotional.
at UFC 297 this past January, when he touched a nerve with his opponent during a pre-fight press conference. “Stillknocks” broached the tender subject of Strickland’s abusive childhood, which led to the then champin Perth, Australia. The two have long been feuding over the legitimacy of their status as real African champs.
At the pre-fight presser, Adesanya said he will be visiting his home country of Nigeria as part of a global tour if he wins the belt. Du Plessis cut Adesanya short, asking whether he would take his servants along, referring to an old ESPN interview where “The Last Stylebender” admitted togrowing up with servants. Adesanya was initially worked up and when the camera panned back to him, could be seen in tears, saying the champ “touched on a subject.
About having consecutive opponents in tears prior to fight night, Du Plessis claims it’s his way to deal with bullies.. “When you have guys that act tough, that wants to bully, once they get that medicine, that’s how you stop a bully as well…I’m not a disrespectful person, I know that for a fact and I won’t be told otherwise. I’m always respectful, if you’re respectful towards me.
However, on this occasion, du Plessis believes Adesanya tearing up had more to do with the former champ himself.in a separate interview. “I just said the right things I guess, or the wrong things, depending on which angle you look from. For me it’s the same thing, it’s business, I wasn’t emotional at all, I after the press conference like I felt before… No , I take that as a 10-7 round man. Definitely no regrets.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dricus Du Plessis: Israel Adesanya 'Behaved Like a Fool' During UFC 290 ConfrontationThe budding rivalry between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya reached a boiling point following the South African’s triumph over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 last summer.
Read more »
Dricus Du Plessis Credits Coach’s Advice for Finish of Robert WhittakerDricus Du Plessis credits coach Morne Visser for the tip which helped him finish Robert Whittaker to earn a UFC middleweight title shot.
Read more »
Dricus Du Plessis on Potential Sean Strickland Rematch: I Don’t Owe Him AnythingDricus Du Plessis recently addressed the possibility of a future rematch against Sean Strickland.
Read more »
Custom Shorts Unveiled for UFC 305 Headliners Dricus Du Plessis, Israel AdesanyaDricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya will have some special attire for their championship headliner at UFC 305.
Read more »
Israel Adesanya Believes Dricus Du Plessis Won’t Be Comfortable Striking With HimIsrael Adesanya expects Dricus Du Plessis to immediately shoot for a takedown in their upcoming title fight.
Read more »
By The Numbers: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel AdesanyaThe high-powered stars will lock horns over the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight title in the UFC 305 headliner.
Read more »